Canadian Senior Discount Guide: The Ultimate List

April 3, 2019

10 minute read

The Dealhack Canadian Senior Discounts List is the result of our quarterly survey of brands that offer seniors discounts. Every 3 months, our team independently verifies each and every discount on this list. We also add more brands to the list regularly when we come across them.

The list currently includes more than 50 brands conveniently broken down into 7 categories (and further by age groups within each category). You can also save or print the list to use as a handy reference.

From bus fare to movie tickets, senior citizens are discount-eligible almost everywhere in Canada. Make the most out of your benefits by running through this list of stores and brands that offer special discounts for individuals age 50 and above.

General Discount Information for Canadian Seniors

Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) membership – CARP is an exclusive association for Canadians age 50 and above. With an annual fee of $19.95, CARP members gain access to great benefits which includes discounts in many different stores, hotels, and etc. Discounts requiring CARP membership will be indicated down below (source).

Always ask: Senior’s discounts are not always openly advertised. It is recommended that you ask about whether or not the store offers the discount every time you make a purchase.

Be prepared: Always have a government-issued identification card with you that provides proof of senior status, such as your passport, driver’s licence, provincial health card, or Old Age Status (OAS) card.

We wanted to make it easier for you to determine your eligibility. That is why this Canadian Seniors Discount Guide is organized by the following age categories: age not specified, 50 and older, 55 and older, 60 and older, 62 and older, and 65 and older.

50 and older

Rona: Rona offers a 15% in-store discount to seniors of age 50 and above when they bring their valid ID. For online purchases, use promo code 5015. Available on the first Tuesday of every month (source).

55 and older

Lawtons Drugs: Seniors who are 55 years old and above can get a 20% discount at Lawtons Drugs once a month depending on store location. Exclusions apply (source).

Reno Depot: Reno Depot offers a 10% discount to seniors who are 55 or older every first Tuesday of the month. Valid ID is required (source).

60 and older

Giant Tiger. Customers who are 60 or older are eligible for senior discounts at Giant Tiger. Availability depends on store location (source).

Goodwill Alberta: Goodwill in Alberta offers a 15% discount every Wednesday to seniors who are 60 years old and above (source).

Goodwill Amity: Seniors who are 65 or older can get a 10% discount at Goodwill Amity every day of the week. Bring valid ID (source).

Pet Valu: Seniors who are 60 years old and above can get a 10% discount on the last Thursday of every month when they sign up for the Pet Valu Your Rewards program (source).

Salvation Army Thrift Stores: Senior citizens who are 60 or older can get 10% off their order at participating Salavtion Army Thrift Stores. Bring valid ID (source).

65 and older

Shoppers Drug Mart: Shoppers Drug Mart offers a 20% senior discount to Shoppers Optimum members who are 65 years old and above Available on March 21, 2019 only (source).

55 and older

Michael’s: Michael’s offer a 10% discount on all purchases for customers age 55 and above. Exclusions apply (source).

60 and older

Global Pet Foods: Seniors who are 60 or older can get 15% off their purchase at Global Pet Foods on the last Tuesday of every month. Available for rewards card holders at participating locations only (source).

York University: The York University in Toronto offers academic fee waivers for seniors who are 60 years old and above. This waiver can be applied to one undergraduate course and one graduate course (source).

Hello! Discounts that require CARP membership were specified individually. Other stores only require ID or any proof of age to avail of their discounts and offers. Some brands only offer discounts at participating stores, so you have to contact the one nearest to your location. 🙂

Do we need a CARP $19.95 members identification to be part of this Exclusive Association? It’s confusing because there no direction to purchase membetship.
Please explain Government identification ie: drivers licence? We’d certainly benefit from this offer but need specific details regarding the annual fee , where, how?

With regards to the identification, stores that offer senior discounts usually require any government-issued ID card that provides proof of age (date of birth) such as driver’s license, passport, health card, or Old Age Security (OAS) card. Please take note that partner stores of CARP require you to present a membership card. But there are also plenty of shops out there that provide discounts to non-CARP members!

What programs do you have for seniors 80 and over with regards to house cleaning. Do you have any recommended house cleaners in the Burlington Ontario area. Please let me know if you have a recommended cleaners.

Since you are already above 50 years old, you can apply for a CARP membership card to get discounts on hundreds of partner stores nationwide. Check out their website for more details: http://www.carp.ca/category/benefits/

If you already have a senior citizen ID, once you turn 55 you can already avail of the discounts listed in “55 or older” when you check our guide. To make things easier you can click on the category of your choice (check the “Go To” keywords in our website)!

That depends on the policy of the store in which you are availing the senior discount! We’ve indicated some stores in this guide that have certain exclusions, restrictions, or limitations with regards to the use of their senior discounts.